Review of Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close (2011) by Paul W — 31 Jul 2012
Looking at the professional critics' reviews, I have to scratch my head: I thought this adaptation of Jonathan Safran Foer's novel was about as good as it can get for a movie, and if they do as good a job on David Mitchell's Cloud Atlas, due to release this October, I'll be in heaven.
As with Cloud Atlas, I think viewers' appreciation for Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close will be enhanced if they have read the book, but I also think this movie is strong enough to stand on its own, so long as viewers aren't in a Hollywood blockbuster frame of mind.
It is different, subtle, much more concerned with character and growth than the still-shocking details of the 9//11 terror attacks. Every actor -- whether main character or supporting player -- is marvelous.
It's sad, moving, and ultimately uplifting. What the hell do you want, critics? This is a damn fine movie.
This review of Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close (2011) was written by Paul W on 31 Jul 2012.
Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close has generally received positive reviews.
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